Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Good knowledge of legislation on UK and Public Sector Procurement Regulations.
- Experience
Experience in a Procurement/Supplies/admin role.
- Qualifications
Good general education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence, with up to 6 penalty points considered, to enable travel throughout EEAST and off site to meetings nationally.
- Skills and Knowledge
Proven track record in performance of delivery against tight deadlines with the ability to work objectively and ethically when under pressure
- Skills and Knowledge
Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills at all levels, internal and external to the Trust, of highly complex and sensitive financial and technical information.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information.
- Skills and Knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge the status quo in order to improve value.
- Skills and Knowledge
Numerate with good computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience of Purchase Order systems
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to problem solve under pressure and provide accurate Procurement at all levels.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to contribute towards team building, coaching and motivating non-Finance staff, listening to and acknowledging the contribution from others.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Professional approach with an ability to focus on customer service and quality orientation.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively planning and prioritising own workload.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, achieving deadlines and delivering whilst working on a number of projects simultaneously.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Ability to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders, and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds, being immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders.
- Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Excellent telephone manner
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working within the Healthcare Sector in a commercial role.
- Experience
Experience of using eProcurement, P2P and Finance systems.
- Experience
Experience of managing Procurement staff in the Public or Private Sector.
- Experience
Category Management experience.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to act in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner, on own initiative with minimal direct supervision.
Job overview
To carry out specific strategic sourcing programmes for defined categories and provide effective management of the Trust procurement portfolios in line with Standing Financial Instructions, National Procurement Directives and UK Legislation.
The Assistant Buyer role will be responsible for different categories of relatively low value spend, volume, nature, and complexity; ‘tail end spend’.
The post holder will provide clerical and administrative support to the Procurement Department. Processing of orders and requisitions onto the Departmental ordering system(s), ensuring compliance with end user deadlines and trust Standing Financial Instructions.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job description and Person Specification that outlines the job responsibilities and personal qualities required for the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Assistant Buyer with East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Melbourn, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Procurement officer role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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